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A systematic review and meta-analysis confirms that the probiotic Bacillus clausii is an effective treatment for acute diarrhea in childhood. It shortens the duration of diarrhea and associated hospit ...

Throughout the world, headache is one of the main causes of limitations in daily life and/or unfitness to work. 50% of sufferers never consult a doctor and instead turn to self-medication. A recently ...

For the first time since bisacodyl was licensed in the 1950s, an up-to-date review has provided a thorough summary of the pharmacological and clinical data concerning this prokinetic and secretagogic ...

The liver is an important organ of metabolism and the immune system. An oversupply of carbohydrates or excessive alcohol consumption can trigger inflammatory processes and lead to the development of f ...

Exposure to air pollutants and climate change are contributing factors of increasing prevalence and allergic rhinitis (AR) symptom exacerbation. Fexofenadine 180 mg has been shown effective in relievi ...

Dexibuprofen, the pharmacologically active enantiomer of ibuprofen, shows good efficacy in both acute and chronic pain. The review summarises study results that confirm dexibuprofen as an effective an ...

The multicentre, parallel, randomised, controlled study assessed the impact of once-daily supplementation with 12 vitamins, 6 minerals and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on maternal biomarkers and child-s ...

Macrogol preparations are one of the first-line treatments for constipation in both, children and adults. A review has confirmed the efficacy and tolerability of macrogol 4000 compared with lactulose ...

An ex-vivo study on human skin samples showed that topical diclofenac not only penetrates the skin but also forms a reservoir of the drug in the epidermis. Confirmation that the drug reaches the site ...

Current guidelines recommend life-style adjustment (including more exercise) as the first measure for treating constipation. This meta-analysis investigated the influence of exercise therapy on the sy ...